Junior Achievement Economics for Success

 

Salida Sunrise Rotary was pleased to sponsor, coordinate and present Junior Achievement Economics for Success at Crest Academy on March 16th, 2023.  

As a pilot program for the school system, “JA Economics for Success reveals the heart of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly.”  Through this program, the students learned the importance of education and expertise in job fields. Taking set salaries, they then learned how to budget their money.  Financially, they explored the difference between a debit and credit cards, how to invest their savings, write checks and use a register to properly track their expenses.

Thanks to the support of Nichole Imm and Amy Drengler of High Country Bank and Jami Smith, Alexia Gillespie and Amanda Wilson of Collegiate Peaks Bank as well as Mike Harris and Deb Payton as instructors, this program was made possible.

Thanks also to the teachers, Deb Bass-O’Brien, Samantha Bahn and Courtney Miller, at Crest Academy who opened their doors to ensure the programs success.  Samantha Bahn did a wonderful job coordinating the students and making sure that the audio-visual support was on board.

Our hope is to bring this or a similar program district wide.

With much appreciation,

Deb Payton

Salida Sunrise Rotary Junior Achievement coordinator